An open forum called “Gang Violence and Prevention Awareness” takes place this evening at the South Omaha Public Library.

L.D. Richardson, Senior, Teen Specialist with Completely KIDS, says the teens in his program helped put the forum together. Richardson says tonight’s forum will bring the community together and offer them information to improve the safety of South Omaha.

The evening includes a presentation by the South Omaha precinct gang unit, former gang members and a victim of gang violence. Richardson says prevention starts in the home.